Forward Proxy Mode
With Forward Proxy Mode, you can use ZXTM's inspection, rewriting and traffic management features on traffic outbound to the Internet (or any other network), instead of inbound to known servers.
Examples
- HTTP Caching Proxy. ZXTM may be used as an HTTP caching proxy at the edge of the corporate network (a replacement for Squid or other forward proxies). Not only can ZXTM then cache requests made by the companies users, but the administrator can use TrafficScript to enforce policies on those requests. For example, bandwidth management could be used to reserve bandwith for requests going to the company's head office application servers and critical external web services (such as outsourced web-based CRM systems).
- Transparent Proxy. ZXTM can also operate as a transparent forward proxy (for most protocols). In this configuration, outgoing traffic is routed through it, and protocols can selectively be chosen for inspection, routing and management. This allows access to certain external resources which can be controlled, monitored and managed, using any of the tools available through TrafficScript.
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